So you’re considering getting pregnant after gastric sleeve surgery… Bariatric surgery offers patients a new lease on life – a chance to start new, improve their health and start a family. The majority of patients undergoing bariatric surgery are women of reproductive age. Losing weight can have a considerable effect on the ability to get […]
So your gastric bypass surgery date is set? Congratulations! Before you have bariatric surgery you’ll surely be instructed to follow a pre-surgery diet, including a period of time where you’ll have only liquids. This is meant to prepare you for surgery and avoid complications. Cheating on your liquid diet before your gastric bypass surgery can […]
10 Cool Ways to Use Bari Life’s Protein Pudding/Shake Mixes for Cold & Creamy Summer Treats! Freeze! Back away from the store bought ice creams that are full of carbs, sugar and lack quality protein. Enhance your dessert with these super easy DIYs that are healthy, delicious and perfect for weight loss and a bariatric […]
So you’re having the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) soon? Are you preparing as you should to be ready for the big day? Preparation for bariatric surgery is multi-faceted. You have to prepare mentally as well as physically in order to get the results that you need. The problem is that most people tend to focus […]
Can I eat popcorn after gastric sleeve surgery? I am sure you are like most people when it comes to this question, but there is more to this answer than just a simple yes or no. As you may or may not know, your diet and eating habits will have to drastically change following bariatric […]
Have you ever closed your eyes and fantasized about the day you’d step on the scale and see a weight starting with the number one? Then you, my friend, have had the same dream that many of us bariatric patients have had. The dream of the ever pursued Onederland. And I am here to tell […]
Just because you’ve had bariatric surgery does not mean you can’t go out to eat. This article is full of tips you can use to healthily eat out at restaurants of all kinds. This article will help layout some tips and tricks to use when going out to eat. Yes, it’s true that your eating […]
Preparing for bariatric surgery has a lot to do with becoming mentally prepared, but what about the physical preparation? You’ll be instructed to go on a pre op diet, a liver shrinking diet, to help prepare you physically for your operation. This article will tell you everything you need to know about the liver shrinking […]
So can you have gastric bypass twice? The short answer is no… but there are other options… Gastric bypass is still considered the Gold Standard in bariatrics; however, its success is not guaranteed and it may be necessary to eventually revise your gastric bypass into a different bariatric surgery to help restart weight loss. Over […]
Is it possible to eat out at good restaurants while sticking to a bariatric friendly diet? The short answer… YES! Just because you have had bariatric surgery doesn’t mean you can’t go out and enjoy good restaurants with friends and family. It also doesn’t mean you have to blow your diet. However, you do have […]
Your biggest responsibility prior to having bariatric surgery is to follow a strict pre op diet to lose weight quickly and reduce the size of your liver to make the surgery easier for your surgeon. But how can you tell if your liver is shrinking? I’m sure you’ve been told you need to follow a […]
The final word on calcium for bariatric patients Calcium is an essential mineral that you cannot forget about. Most multivitamins don’t have calcium (that’s what makes our complete formulas unique). You need to be taking calcium citrate. It’s better absorbed by bariatric patients and does not require the same amount of stomach acid as calcium […]
Yes, You Can Eat Cookies On Your Bariatric Diet! You know what’s better than cookies? Nothing! Whether it’s a homemade cookie or store-bought, there is nothing better than a soft (or crispy) cookie at any time of day. When you’re trying to lose weight it can be difficult to include cookies in your diet and […]
